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The Power of a Hug

May 23, 2013 By Lisa Hill DiFusco

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Here’s a tip from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine:

The venerable Buddhhist monk and author Thich Nhat Hahn teaches hugging meditation. When you hug your child, spouse or friend, just do that—hug. Don’t worry about what you are having for dinner tonight or your presentation tomorrow. Just be there, 100% in that hug, with all your heart. Don’t rush– hold on—stick with it. Try it, and see if the recipient doesn’t express both joy and a little amazement.

 

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Join us on June 28 & 29 for Touch the Sky featuring Amy Shinal from The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (Washington, DC), and others, to learn more about self-awareness and self-care!

Filed Under: Emotional Health, Health, Holistic Health, Inspirational, Leadership Development, Special Events, Spirituality Tagged With: Amy Shinal, Benjamin Zander, Bernie Siegel MD, health, Judith Ranaletta, June 28 & 29 2013, Michael Krasner MD, Nazareth College Arts Center, ROC City Singers, Rochester NY, Self-awareness, self-care, The Center for Mind-Body Medicine, The LightHeart Institute, The LightHeart Institute Blog, Touch the Sky

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